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J. N. TATA AUDITORIUM
National Science Symposium Complex
Sir C.V.Raman Avenue
(Across the street from Indian Institute of Science)
BANGALORE, INDIA

Phones: +91 80 2309-2236 and +91 80 2309-2917

Contents 1 Map 2 By Bus 3 By City Taxi 4 By Auto Rickshaw (Three Wheeler)

[edit] Map

If you want a map of the entire Bangalore City, click here.

[edit] By Bus

Bangalore has a good public bus service. You can reach J N Tata or the Malleshwaram 18th Cross Bus Terminus from any where in the city via bus.

The bus routes To Malleshwaram 18th Cross Bus Terminus are :

From Bangalore Bus Stand ( Majestic ) or Railway Station :

     Bus Route nos:
     252 E
     258 C
     271 E
     273 C
     275
     99 A and B

From Cantontment Railway Station :

     Bus Route nos:
     94 A and E
     252 A
     270 A
     272
     276 A

[edit] By City Taxi

These are a very convenient and comfortable option, but slightly more expensive.It could cost you Rs. 100 for travelling from the Bangalore Bus Stand ( Majestic ) to J N Tata Auditorium.

The actual rates are Rs 120 for 10 km (minimum) and Rs 12 for every extra kilometer.

These taxis are Maruti Omni Vans. Other than that, they are quite fast.

You need to call the following numbers for availing this service.

     City Safari	    91-80-2553-9999		91-80-4110-6666
     Chamundi City Taxi    91-80-2520-0333		91-80-2529-3222
     Roman Taxis	    91-80-2548-6606		91-80-2548-6616
     Spot Taxis	    91-80-2551-0000

     Unicorn [for Kinetic Honda Bike rentals] 	98440-24365

[edit] By Auto Rickshaw (Three Wheeler)

Oh! Boy, you ought to ride one of these. These are 3 wheelers and will bring you from anywhere to J N Tata Auditorium.

If you are new to India, you may want to know how to hire one of these three wheelers.

• When you see an auto, just wave to the driver and he should stop.

• Never ask the driver whether he would kindly take you to the destination - all Bangaloreans know that this is asking for trouble!

• Sit in the auto rikshaw, make yourself comfortable, then (without batting an eyelid) say "IISc (Indian Institute of Science), J.N.Tata Hall", then look nonchalantly out of the door on your left, having done your duty of telling him where you want to go.

For a ride from Bangalore Bus Stand ( Majestic / Railway Station ) the fare should be about Rs. 42. You can also avail the services of Prepaid counters to hire one. Prepaid counters are located in many parts of the city- MG Road, Majestic etc.

When operated out of city limits and between 22:00 and 0500, the autos charge one and a half times the normal meter reading.

BEWARE!! : Please ensure that the driver puts the fare-meter flag down, and that you pay the fares ONLY according to the auto meter. There are no conversion charts applicable!

more details about getting round in the city is here